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The Testing Center

The Florence-Darlington Technical College Testing Center is located on the main campus in the 100 Building, Room 112. No appointment is necessary on the main campus for Next-Generation Accuplacer placement tests. All other services may require an appointment. Placement testing is available at FDTC Main Campus, Hartsville, Lake City, and Mullins sites.

Entrance Exams

Next-Generation Accuplacer - A computer based assessment designed to evaluate skills in mathematics, reading, and writing.
TEAS - Tests of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is the college's Health Science Entrance examination.

Credit-by-Exam

CLEP - College-Level Examination Program offers you the opportunity to receive college credit for what you already know.
DSST - Dantes Subject Standardized Test are credit-by-examination tests originated by the United States Department of Defense's Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support.

Cerificate and Licensure

Metro Testing - Provides online, computer-based testing services for the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).

Pre-Employment Screening

WorkKeys - A series of assessments that measure the skills critical for workforce success.

Proctoring Services

Proctoring Services - Florence-Darlington Technical College provides proctoring services for external colleges and organizations.

Student Identification and Accepted IDs for Testing

Student Identification

Student IDs must be validated before testing begins. Student IDs should have the student’s name, recognizable photo.

Acceptable IDs:

Driver’s License
State–approved or federal ID
Military ID
Middle or High School ID
College ID
USA (UNITED STATES) Passport
Foreign Passport with the student's name written in the Western alphabet
Tribal ID
Naturalization card or certificate of citizenship

Mission Statement

The Testing Center provides a comfortable, secure environment with the latest technology for testing services. The Center promotes access to educational success, progress to educational goals, and workforce-driven testing services to the three-county service area (Florence, Darlington, and Marion). The Testing Center adheres to the National College Testing Association (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines.